Lanarkshire · Scotland

Two-storey extensions in Hamilton

Everything for a two-storey extension in Hamilton, in one place: types, guide prices for Scotland, the approval rules in Scotland and how to get started.

Hamilton at a glance

Postcode districts
ML3
Area
Lanarkshire, Scotland
Price region
Scotland
Nearest towns
Motherwell (2.2 miles), Bothwell (2.8 miles), High Blantyre (2.9 miles), Blantyre (3.1 miles)
Distance to East Kilbride
about 5.6 miles
Approvals
Class 1B: two-storey extensions must be at least 10 m from every boundary to avoid planning permission, so most need an application.

We cover Hamilton (ML3) and the places around it, including Motherwell (2.2 miles), Bothwell (2.8 miles) and High Blantyre.

Extensions available in Hamilton

Which type suits your house?

Start with what you need the space for. Bedrooms and an en-suite upstairs with a bigger kitchen below is the classic two-storey brief, but in Hamilton we also design annexes, home offices and bedrooms over garages.

Also available in Lanarkshire

Rules for Hamilton

Hamilton is in Scotland. Class 1B: two-storey extensions must be at least 10 m from every boundary to avoid planning permission, so most need an application. Householder planning application: £371. Councils have two months to decide a local planning application.

The full Scotland rules explained

Questions about extensions in Hamilton

Do you cover Hamilton?

Yes. We cover Hamilton (ML3) and the surrounding area, including Motherwell and Bothwell. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Hamilton?

Using our Scotland guide, a two-storey rear extension with a 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space) is about £52,500–£71,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £29,500–£43,000.

Which other places near Hamilton do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Motherwell (2.2 miles), Bothwell (2.8 miles) and High Blantyre (2.9 miles), and the rest of Lanarkshire.

Nearby towns

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